It’s time to chase down your dreams with our Executive Certificate in Entrepreneurship & Venture Challenge. An eight-week hybrid program with only eight half-day Saturday meetings that offer business startup instruction by industry experts, business faculty, professional coaches, mentors and the chance for participants to present their startup ideas for $25,000 business expense fund to be offered to one or shared by two ideas. Learn more here. Download a program flyer.
In-person Schedule Our Sponsors Expert Speakers Expert Coaches Mentors Judges
The course finale includes a venture challenge where participants will compete for one or two awards to share a total of $25,000 business expense fund.
Program Topics Include:
- Developing and evaluating startup ideas
- Developing a workable business model
- Discovery and acquisition of customers
- Forming a company and legal issues
- Financial planning
- Fundraising and startup valuation
- Pitching for funding
How to Apply
Step 1.
Application Deadline: 11-22-21
Apply today for a chance to secure one of the 20 available spaces and one of the full or $1000 scholarships.
Step 2.
Acceptance date: 12-3-21
Applicants will be notified of the status of their applications for enrollment and scholarship. Applicants, accepted for enrollment, will receive a link for enrollment via email.
Step 3.
Enrollment Deadline: 12-15-21
All accepted applicants must enroll by 12-15-21. All enrollee will pay $500 at the time of enrollment. This amount will be refunded to all full scholarship recipients after completing the program (attending all in-person meetings and completing assignments).
Who Should Attend?
Aspiring entrepreneurs with a scalable business idea (not commercialized yet) with high growth potential.
Entrepreneurs involved in developing a product or technology for a startup.
Executives looking to grow their entrepreneurial mindset and implement new products.
Program Fees and Scholarships
Regular Fees: $1500
Most participants will receive a full ($1500) or partial ($1000) scholarship.
For all enrollees $500 will be due at the time of enrollment.
After successful completion of the program, full scholarship recipients will be refunded $500.
Submit Your Application Today!
Contact Us
We are available by phone Monday-Thursday from 1pm- 5pm. During other times, feel free to leave a voice-mail and we will get back to you as soon as possible. For a quick response, you can also reach us by the email listed below.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 734-487-0902
“As an entrepreneur and EMU grad I understand the impact a program like this will have. I am looking forward to working with the participants and helping them develop their ideas. I am also very glad to be part of a team like EMU Center for Entrepreneurship that is committed to helping our community and Southeast Michigan.”
-Chris Kaufman, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of StockX
-Chris Kaufman, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of StockX